Program/Research Associate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the M&E Manager and Research Consultant to provide technical guidance for the Implementation Research (IR) component of the ISD program.
• Supervise the IR component by working with District Coordinators and technical support teams.
• Offer expertise and review data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) for the IR component.
• Schedule and ensure weekly check-ins with the Program Team and Research Consultant to smoothly integrate program operations with IR results.
• Help develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, and communication materials.
• Support the Program Manager to ensure smooth implementation of the Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) program across project areas.
• Oversee and participate in M&E activities, including planning training events with respective teams
• Assist in preparing donor reports, project algorithms, presentations, performance tracking, and other documentation as needed.
• Help the team achieve project indicators and targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Aid in developing data management and oversight processes.
• Perform administrative duties, manage program or office documentation, and coordinate with IRD and external vendors for timely deliverables.
• Collaborate on project related implementation research, data analysis, development of publications and proposals
• Assist in grant writing and preparing proposals.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Present program and IR-related updates to the PI and Program Manager weekly.
• Help create presentations and communication materials for internal and external meetings and conferences.